Local Insider Opinion

Federal scholarship tax credit is waiting. But state leaders have to opt in. At a time when Rhode Island leaders are constantly searching for new resources, the state is on the verge of sending hundreds of millions of dollars out…

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A few years ago, my middle daughter was born almost three months prematurely. I was able to spend every day in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit because I benefited from a flexible employer and our state’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI)…

Faye Enright, president, Cumberland Public Schools Union Cumberland schools are a gem of our community. Our students thrive and go on to college, military service, and rewarding careers. The Cumberland school department has consistently exceeded state averages for ELA and…

By Tom Kane, chairperson, Cumberland Democratic Town Committee At a time when many voters feel disconnected from politics, local Democratic town committees continue to play an important role in strengthening civic engagement and helping voters make informed decisions. Over the…

By Dino Autiello, president, North Providence Town Council  This may be that rainy day.  I said those words recently, and I meant them. After 16 years on the North Providence Town Council, I’ve seen tight budgets before, but this one…